Cavalier
Pronunciation: /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
Cavalier (adj)
- Showing little care or respect, especially when dealing with rules, other people’s feelings, or serious matters.
- Acting in a relaxed, confident way, sometimes ignoring possible problems or consequences.
- Related to a type of fast horse-riding or soldiers who rode horses in battle.
Cavalier (adjective)
Examples
- He gave a careless answer with a cavalier attitude.
- They ignored the rules in a cavalier way during the meeting.